Fisheries Subsidies: A closer look at the latest draft additional rules
This webinar provided a detailed overview of the latest draft text from ongoing WTO negotiations on additional rules to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. IISD experts offered context on the negotiation process, explored key elements of the draft rules, and unpacked the dynamics that shaped their development.
On July 16, the International Institute for Sustainable Development hosted a webinar for members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and government officials to discuss the latest draft text from ongoing negotiations on additional fisheries subsidies rules, commonly referred to as “Fish 2.” These talks build on the adoption of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies in 2022, known as “Fish 1.”
This webinar provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the latest draft text for the proposed provisions, focusing on the version circulated by the Chair of negotiations in November 2024. IISD experts offered context on the negotiation process, explored key elements of the draft rules, and unpacked the dynamics that shaped their development.
Drawing on insights from IISD’s latest research, World Trade Organization Talks on Additional Fisheries Subsidy Rules, the session highlighted the main issues under discussion and examined the implications of the draft text from a sustainable development perspective. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their views on the topic.
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IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
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2026 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas
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From Extraction to Industry: Aligning Indonesia's mining governance and downstream industrial strategy
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